US Bridges

Pr 905 0.5 KM over Los Suspiros Ditch

Good

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.2 KM North of Yabucoa · Structure no. 022361

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 905 0.5 KM over Los Suspiros Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 905 0.5 KM over Los Suspiros Ditch in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 905 0.5 KM
CrossesLos Suspiros Ditch
Location3.2 KM North of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 905
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07642, -65.87448
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 905 0.5 KM over Los Suspiros Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 905 0.5 KM over Los Suspiros Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 905 0.5 KM over Los Suspiros Ditch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 905 0.5 KM over Los Suspiros Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 905 0.5 KM over Los Suspiros Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.